The new BMW iX3 40 variant will arrive in Australia in the formal quarter of the year priced at $89,900 (before on-road costs) That price puts it almost on par with the petrol-powered X3 SUV, and makes it cheaper than the previous-generation

BMW beefs up its incoming electric car range with a cleverly priced variant. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading EOFY SAVE 50% All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other in your area The new BMW iX3 40 variant will arrive in Australia in the formal quarter of the year priced at $89,900 (before on-road costs). That price puts it almost on par with the petrol-powered X3 SUV, and makes it cheaper than the previous-generation iX3 it replaces. Read more It is also $20,000 cheaper than the fully loaded iX3 50 launch variant, which is due to arrive in showrooms this month. The new 40 grade's price isn't by accident. It slips under the Luxury Car tax (LCT) threshold, which also means it is eligible for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption when leased through a salary sacrifice arrangement. The FBT exemption has been a key driver for electric car growth in the past 12 months. The federal government scheme has been so successful that it has been forced to wind it down as it is costing taxpayers more than 10 times what the government originally forecasted. Keen BMW buyers will need to be quick as the cheaper iX3 will no longer be eligible for the scheme from April 1 2027. 2027 BMW iX3 40 The iX3 40 comes with a single rear-mounted electric motor that makes 235kW and 500Nm. It can sprint to 10km/h in 5.9 seconds on the way to a top speed of 200km/h. It is fitted with a circa-82kWh battery that delivers a driving range of up to 635km, according to the benchmark WLTP cycle. The iX3 50 uses a massive 108kWh battery for a driving range of more than 800km, and a dual motor set-up that ups the grunt to 345kW and 645Nm. 2027 BMW iX3 40 BMW iX3 prices Variant, Price (before on-roads) iX3 40, $89,900 iX3 50 , $109,900 As it happens Breaking news alert Be the first to know when news breaks. Daily Subscriber Only Early Look At David Pope Your exclusive preview of David Pope's latest cartoon. As it happens Public Service News Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service. Weekly Times Reader's Panel Join our weekly poll for Canberra Times readers. Weekly What's On Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. Weekdays The lunch break Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. Weekdays The evening wrap Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. Daily Your morning news Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. Daily Subscriber Only Today's Paper Alert Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! Weekdays The Echidna Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. Weekly Explore Travel News Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. Twice weekly The Informer Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. Weekly Motoring Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarGuide, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. Weekly Property Get the latest property and development news here. Daily Your favourite puzzles Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Twice weekly The Senior newsletters Stay in the know on news that matters to you with twice weekly newsletters from The Senior. As it happens Subscriber Only Special Reports Get the very best journalism from The Canberra Times by signing up to our special reports. Daily Sport The latest news, results & expert analysis. Twice weekly Voice of Real Australia Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. Weekly Weekend Reads We've selected the best reading for your weekend. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad

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